Sentences with phrase «from agents or editors»

They'll doggedly check emails as they're waiting to hear from agents or editors.

That certainty is especially evident when we consider that rejection includes the usual rejections from agents or editors who don't love our work, the potential buyers who decide against clicking the buy button, and the negative reviews that will accumulate.

This is the stage where your critique partners love your work, you're getting personalized rejections from agents or editors and highly complimentary reports from your beta readers, and yet....

This is the stage where your critique partners love your work, you're getting personalized rejections from agents or editors and highly complimentary reports from your beta readers, and yet... no sale or offer has materialized.

There are the dreaded query letters, the time spent waiting to hear back from agents or editors, and the time spent agonizing revising your manuscript to meet someone else's editorial suggestions.

By contrast, the upfront costs of the legacy route tend to be relatively modest (if you don't include time spent mailing out query letters and manuscripts, and waiting, perhaps permanently, to hear from an agent or editor).

Not exact matches

The order of putting the package together will vary from one agent or editor to the next.

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No matter the style of feedback we receive from beta readers, critique partners, contest judges, or agents or editors, we can learn a lot.

Even though most editors were still buying from writers without agents, or manuscripts from writers where the agent had not sent it in.

Most groups offer opportunities to hear from agents and editors in the field whether it be through articles, conferences or online chats.

The term first came from fan fiction, and it means a person who reads your work - in - progress (or «WIP») when you, the writer or «alpha,» are ready for feedback — before it goes into final draft to be sent to your fanfic page, editor, or agent.

Those of us without agents or editors barking at us to finish the next ouvre can really benefit from having to crank out a chapter every (insert your schedule here).

Profiles of small publishers or agents who are interested in your genre (take them from websites — you don't have to bother the agents and editors)

Be professional, and remember that everything an agent or editor sees from you is a writing sample.

This silly «tight market» statement always sounds so full of authority coming from some young agent or editor.

Each year, hundreds of veteran authors and those just learning the craft of Christian fiction gather in a setting like this to hear skilled instructors, inspiring keynoters... to gain from the insights of industry professionals... to interact with other writers... and to present their ideas to agents and editors looking for stories like theirs, or to mentors who can help them move forward in their writing career.If you write Christian fiction — or want to learn how — the ACFW conference is an investment worth making.

According to agent Jenny Bent, the amount of hands - on work they do, «varies wildly from editor to editor... because many editors simply don't have the time or desire to actually edit.»

* Top literary agents have the ability to navigate any challenges that come up during the pre-publication, publication, or post-publication process without losing their cool or damaging relationships: i.e. editors that are difficult, fired, laid - off, or decide to retire; bad book cover designers; your book being cut from the publisher's list before it's even published; bad reviews or publicity; poor book sales; changes in the industry or marketplace; etc..

In this process over the next five to ten years, the slush pile will almost vanish as we know it now and editors will go mostly to solicited novels, either from agents who have published their clients work or from indie publishers.

I also heard stories from authors who self - published their cookbooks and didn't have an agent or acquisitions editor to answer their questions.

And finally, there were stories from aspiring authors who were at the beginning stages of their writing project and had yet to develop a relationship with either an agent or an editor.

After my cookbook was published I heard similar stories from aspiring authors about the challenges they faced without an editor and / or an agent.

You've had inquiries from editors or literary agents.

This could be several hundred dollars (or more), and they'd have no proof that the bad literary agents did anything on their behalf, even though the literary agencies will say that they submitted everyone's work to lots of publishers (good luck getting copies of the rejection letters from editors that the bad literary agents supposedly submitted your work to).

Before you query agents, take the time to think very specifically about your book's genre, and get a second opinion from an editor or a few thoughtful reader friends about the genre.

If we're traditionally published, we might have help from our agent, editor, or publisher in coming up with the right messaging for our story (or we might not).

From misguided agents to cruel or absent editors to the callous slashing of midlist authors and backlist titles, the longer a writer is in the publishing world, the more chance of encountering at least one of these major (and sometimes career - freezing) hurdles.

They've heard from readers — or in some cases, even agents and editors — who don't believe the character's situation because of their personal beliefs about what a black, gay, autistic, etc. experience would be like.

The ones with handwritten notes or encouragement to resubmit from editors and agents, and I had 7 full requests out at the time.

There are plenty of opportunities to rub elbows with publishing professionals, get one - on - one writing advice from successful authors, bond with fellow writers, and pitch your project to a literary agent or publishing editor.

* The final editor judge requested the full manuscript ** The final agent / editor judge requested a partial or full manuscript + The final editor judge requested other manuscripts from this author

For the unpublished writer, the thought of sitting across from an editor or agent and convincing her / him to read your book is intimidating.

This year, we have 15 sessions to choose from, monitored by an attending agent or editor.

Indies must manage the entire process from start to finish, there's no publishing house editor, agent or anyone else to bring all the pieces together for them.

Traditional writer is still hoping for a response from an agent, or working on a rewrite for the agent, months (if ever) from the book even making it to an editor's desk.

Whether you submit a query for critique or not, the discussion on what prompts an editor or agent to request more from an author, and what has them passes on a work will provide valuable insight into the mind a publishing professionals.

At Edit Resource, we can take feedback from a developmental editor, agent, or in - house editor and turn a book around so it meets a publisher's needs.

Their reasons for attending include getting concrete advice from professional writers, editors, and agents; picking up useful tips for revising and polishing their work; hearing what different kinds of editors are looking for; meeting one - on - one with literary agents; and / or honing their skills in inspiring small - group breakout sessions.

Whether you're giving your agent a draft to work from or submitting directly to editors, the «pitch letter» is pretty much exactly the same as the «query letter.»

Once the final meeting is over, I recommend author's try to look at their query letter and synopsis from the point of view of an editor or agent who doesn't know anything about the piece.

It has spurred me to write more and market less, try some new strategies, even branch out from historical fiction to speculative fiction — not a difficult stretch — and be thankful that as an indie I can makes these changes because I am am not obligated to any agent or editor or contract.

«Look at it from the viewpoint of a publishing consultant,» Ioannou says, «or freelance editor or designer or agent who has an author with a great project.

Each October, the world's largest annual trade fair for books draws thousands of publishers, editors and agents from around the world, who are all attempting to buy or sell rights in books that have sold strongly in their respective home territories.

Midnight Publishing is an editing company based out of Phoenix, Arizona, and we've worked with writing clients around the country and internationally to assist in all manners of the writing and publication journey, from organizing your book's outline at the very beginning to a final proofread before self - publishing or querying agents, Midnight Publishing's editors and ghostwriters are here to help you in any way we can.

1 Structure, Plan and Write 1.1 Turning Real Life Into Fiction 1.2 Kurt Vonnegut on the The Shapes of Stories 1.3 The 12 Key Pillars of Novel Construction 1.4 Plot Worksheets to Help You Organize Your Thoughts 1.5 The Snowflake Method For Designing A Novel 1.6 Seven Tips From Ernest Hemingway on How to Write Fiction 1.7 Study the Writing Habits of Ernest Hemingway 1.8 Making Your Characters Come Alive 1.9 Vision, Voice and Vulnerability 1.10 10 Points on Craft by Barry Eisler 1.11 Coming up with Character Names 1.12 Using the Right «Camera Angle» for Your Writing 1.13 The Art of «Layering» in Fiction Writing 1.14 Weaving Humor Into Your Stories 1.15 On Telling Better Stories 1.16 The 25 Best Opening Lines in Western Literature 1.17 6 Ways to Hook Your Readers from the Very First Line 1.18 Plot Development: Climax, Resolution, and Your Main Character 1.19 How to Finish A Novel 2 Get Feedback 2.1 Finding Beta Readers 2.2 Understanding the Role of Beta Readers 2.3 Find Readers By Writing Fan Fiction 2.4 How Fan Fiction Can Make You a Better Writer 3 Edit Your Book 3.1 Find an Editor 3.2 Directory of Book Editors 3.3 Self Editing for Fiction Writers 3.4 The Top Ten Book Self Editing Tips 3.5 Advice for self - editing your novel 3.6 Tips on How to Edit a Book 4 Format and Package Your Book 4.1 The Thinking That Goes Into Making a Book Cover 4.2 Design Your Book Cover 4.3 Format Your Book 4.4 Choosing a Title for Your Fiction Book 5 Publish 5.1 A Listing of Scams and Alerts from Writers Beware 5.2 Publishing Advice from JA Konrath 5.3 How to Find a Literary Agent 5.4 Understanding Literary Agents 5.5 Association of Authors» Representatives 5.6 Self - Publishing Versus Traditional Publishing 5.7 Lulu, Lightning Source or Create SpFrom Ernest Hemingway on How to Write Fiction 1.7 Study the Writing Habits of Ernest Hemingway 1.8 Making Your Characters Come Alive 1.9 Vision, Voice and Vulnerability 1.10 10 Points on Craft by Barry Eisler 1.11 Coming up with Character Names 1.12 Using the Right «Camera Angle» for Your Writing 1.13 The Art of «Layering» in Fiction Writing 1.14 Weaving Humor Into Your Stories 1.15 On Telling Better Stories 1.16 The 25 Best Opening Lines in Western Literature 1.17 6 Ways to Hook Your Readers from the Very First Line 1.18 Plot Development: Climax, Resolution, and Your Main Character 1.19 How to Finish A Novel 2 Get Feedback 2.1 Finding Beta Readers 2.2 Understanding the Role of Beta Readers 2.3 Find Readers By Writing Fan Fiction 2.4 How Fan Fiction Can Make You a Better Writer 3 Edit Your Book 3.1 Find an Editor 3.2 Directory of Book Editors 3.3 Self Editing for Fiction Writers 3.4 The Top Ten Book Self Editing Tips 3.5 Advice for self - editing your novel 3.6 Tips on How to Edit a Book 4 Format and Package Your Book 4.1 The Thinking That Goes Into Making a Book Cover 4.2 Design Your Book Cover 4.3 Format Your Book 4.4 Choosing a Title for Your Fiction Book 5 Publish 5.1 A Listing of Scams and Alerts from Writers Beware 5.2 Publishing Advice from JA Konrath 5.3 How to Find a Literary Agent 5.4 Understanding Literary Agents 5.5 Association of Authors» Representatives 5.6 Self - Publishing Versus Traditional Publishing 5.7 Lulu, Lightning Source or Create Spfrom the Very First Line 1.18 Plot Development: Climax, Resolution, and Your Main Character 1.19 How to Finish A Novel 2 Get Feedback 2.1 Finding Beta Readers 2.2 Understanding the Role of Beta Readers 2.3 Find Readers By Writing Fan Fiction 2.4 How Fan Fiction Can Make You a Better Writer 3 Edit Your Book 3.1 Find an Editor 3.2 Directory of Book Editors 3.3 Self Editing for Fiction Writers 3.4 The Top Ten Book Self Editing Tips 3.5 Advice for self - editing your novel 3.6 Tips on How to Edit a Book 4 Format and Package Your Book 4.1 The Thinking That Goes Into Making a Book Cover 4.2 Design Your Book Cover 4.3 Format Your Book 4.4 Choosing a Title for Your Fiction Book 5 Publish 5.1 A Listing of Scams and Alerts from Writers Beware 5.2 Publishing Advice from JA Konrath 5.3 How to Find a Literary Agent 5.4 Understanding Literary Agents 5.5 Association of Authors» Representatives 5.6 Self - Publishing Versus Traditional Publishing 5.7 Lulu, Lightning Source or Create Spfrom Writers Beware 5.2 Publishing Advice from JA Konrath 5.3 How to Find a Literary Agent 5.4 Understanding Literary Agents 5.5 Association of Authors» Representatives 5.6 Self - Publishing Versus Traditional Publishing 5.7 Lulu, Lightning Source or Create Spfrom JA Konrath 5.3 How to Find a Literary Agent 5.4 Understanding Literary Agents 5.5 Association of Authors» Representatives 5.6 Self - Publishing Versus Traditional Publishing 5.7 Lulu, Lightning Source or Create Space?

Oh and by the way, addressing the EIR (Elephant in the Room, aka Jeff Bezos, Amazon and company), when editors, agents and publishers I've worked with for years forgot to call or email me back on so many occasions, one email, eight hours later, garnered a call from the Jeff Bezos executive team to see how they might expedite my self - published cookbook when I encountered a snag.

Whether you're a newbie looking for advice or an established pro who'd like to pay it forward, this community is a great place to support and learn from other writers, as well as editors, publishers, agents and more.

You don't have a support team (like an editor from the publishing house or an agent) who is determined to make your book go big.

Why would a legitamet Literary Agent support the same (knowing full well they would never do this under any other circumstances, no money to the agent) Certainly Writers / Illustrator Conferences hold Contests (usually with an entry fee of some sort) but while a top prize may be monetary and / or a meeting with an Editor from a reputable publishing house, there is never a gaurantee of publication.